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How is Tutankhamun’s legacy shaped by colonialism?
Christina Riggs looks beyond Tutankhamun’s treasures to explore how his legacy has been shaped colonialism and empire
- Kev Lochun
Published: November 4, 2022 at 9:16 AM
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Professor Christina Riggs talks to Kev Lochun about the legacy of ancient Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun. She looks beyond the glittering treasures of his tomb to discover how the young pharaoh became a cultural ambassador for a nation – and how colonialism, empire and politics all influenced the tale of Tutmania.
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Christina Riggs is the author of Treasured: How Tutankhamun Shaped a Century (Atlantic Books, 2021)
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Kev LochunDigital editor (audience and video)
Kev Lochun is digital editor (audience and video) at HistoryExtra
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